DIY: olympic flag garland

I love this craft!! OMG…we have been making these flags for days. This is one of those crafts that will stay out on the table for a long time because it’s so enjoyable and simple, and it sparks up so many interesting, worldly conversations. We’ve talked about everything from the way a flag came to be (many religious crosses, and even more emblems of suns and stars to honor nature), to the climate in different countries and if they would even be in the winter Olympics. Jamaica was discussed at length…my kids cannot believe they have a bobsled team!

1. Begin by cutting your paper in quarters. Next, look up a flag and start cutting! We decided to choose one color as the base color, and then layer on top of that. We used rubber cement mostly, making sure to cover both sides before gluing together (ensuring a more durable hold).

2. When you’ve made a bunch of flags, you can tape them to the twine. We just used masking tape, folded over. That’s it!

We made shorter garlands so that we could keep adding more. But you could also make one long garland to cover a whole room, which would be so cool.

We are determined to make every flag of every country, and then memorize them in time for the Olympic parade! I love this craft for its graphic nature, it’s ease of making, and it’s global connections. Give it a go!

xo Bar

{PS: If you can’t get to your local library, try this interactive map. Very cool! }

wow! i would love to see a photo of your finished flags, i’m so happy you’re doing this! i agree that it’s one of the funnest crafts we’ve done in a long time. our flag crafting table is out for a third week in a row and i have learned so much myself. thank you for sharing, sommer! xo bar